Want to strengthen your child's learning outside the classroom?
Click below for some easy ways to connect with them and help them thrive.
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Next
Year 7 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Maths
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Science
FRENCH
ENGLISH
Learners will inquire into how the historical context and the writer's perspective affect our interpretation of the characters in a novel.
Learners will explore texts from different historical periods to examine the evolution of filial piety within Chinese culture. They will critically analyse unstated societal expectations and assumptions about intergenerational relationships, reflecting on how these have shaped behaviors and values.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
Learners explore biology, chemistry, and physics by investigating organism classification, the periodic table's structure, and energy interactions with matter and life, through scientific inquiry.
Discover daily activities and the importance of having a routine. Take action by raising awareness of the importance of a balanced routine.
Learners examine clothing and shopping, exploring how they reflect personal identity and culture. They'll analyze clothing's role in self-expression, cultural significance, and the impact of shopping habits.
Learners will investigate natural hazards, their societal impact, and responses. They'll examine hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and design a resilient hotel, demonstrating an understanding of disaster mitigation.
Describe the community you live in. Explore how your community interacts with other communities and how this helps you create your own identity.
Learners examine personal and environmental impacts by exploring food origins, production, and cultural significance. They analyse how language shapes identity and communicates food-related experiences.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will inquire into perimeter and area of 2-D shapes.
A school blog about their routine on a typical school day, from when they wake up.
The learners will create a “Clothing Consumption Journal " and reflect on their shopping and consumption habits.
Learners will classify newly identified species and construct dichotomous keys to help their peers successfully classify their organisms.
Learners will engage in speaking activities and write discursive essays that critically analyse the benefits and challenges of practicing filial piety.
Learners will create a short analytical essay exploring how the writer presents the protagonist in the novel War Horse.
A blog about their community and what is unique and special: what they like the most and why others should visit it.
Learners will create a presentation about the foods they eat during cultural celebrations, explaining the significance and meaning behind these dishes. They will use descriptive language, appropriate vocabulary, and visuals to support their ideas.
Learners will design a ‘Hazard Hotel’ applying their knowledge and understanding of managing and preparing for tectonic hazards.
Learners will design a mathematical Ang Bao.Later they will design a mathematical mural for the end wall of an HDB.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 7 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
SOLO SUPERSTARS
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
ACE IN THE FACE
BALLS, BATS AND BASES
SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
7B & 7Y
7P & 7W
7B & 7Y
7G & 7R
7G & 7W
7P & 7W
7G & 7Y
7B & 7R
7P & 7R
Learners research existing spaces in our school that reduce stress, promote play and improve creativity.
Learners will take on the role of the school swim coach and set goals to improve their stoke technique.
Learners will delve into the Genre of Pantomime, experimenting with new techniques that are indicative of this style of performance.
Learners will imagine they are a Softball/Cricket/Rounders coach. Create their own striking and fielding game and then reflect on the effectiveness of their game and also their own performance.
Learners will take on the role of a TV sports presentation and analyse the videos given to them to identify what is incorrect and how and why to make a suggestion to improve the skill seen in the video.
Learners will discover the world of Fast Fashion and Sustainable Textiles. They will also analyse existing soft toy products.
Learners will explore a variety of instruments (namely ukulele, keyboard and drum kit). They will investigate using GarageBand as a compositional tool and how musical elements are significant when creating a song.
Learners will explore the idea of tessellation of shapes, looking at the work of artists MC Escher and Kat Hernden. They will also learn about the technique of lino printing.
Learners explore mechanical engineering principles, block-based programming fundamentals, and how to build stable, functioning Lego robots that can perform specific tasks.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will design and create a unique soft toy using recycled materials. They will practice hand sewing skills, including the running stitch, backstitch, and blanket stitch, and make their pattern pieces. This project fosters creativity, resourcefulness, and understanding of sustainable design principles.
They will create a video portfolio of evidence for their own swimming technique to then set goals for themselves as individuals with peer feedback to strive for growth.
Learners will use Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes to develop a script by reimagining the story with pantomime conventions. They will focus on exaggerated characters, audience participation, and humorous storytelling, experimenting with slapstick techniques, such as physical comedy, exaggerated reactions, and playful mishaps.
Learners will create answers to different scenarios and videos as a way to analyse performance, showcasing their knowledge and understanding.
Learners will use photos and feedback from peers to make a visual model with no space for stress.
Learners will create a plan for the game that has been designed and provide their reflection on this along with their performance with different Striking and Fielding games.
Learners will construct Trashbots using Lego Spike Prime, focusing on sturdy chassis design, effective attachments for grabbing/moving objects, and reliable sensor integration. They'll program their robots using block coding to execute precise movement patterns and respond to environmental inputs.
Learners will design and carve their piece of li no, which is then printed several times using a reduction method.
Learners will utilise their instrumental performance skills to create a ‘Symbols of Me’ composition on Garageband that communicates a message about themselves.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 8 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Maths
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Science
FRENCH
ENGLISH
EMERGENT PHASE ONE Learners will explore Presenting a city/neighbourhood, public transport, asking/giving directions, understanding itineraries. PHASE TWO Learners will explore healthy lifestyles, giving well-being advice, talking about diet/exercise, understanding balanced life recommendations.
Learners will inquire into the world of advertising and explore how persuasive texts use language and images to influence our behaviour and decisions regarding sustainability efforts.
Learners explore food, order in restaurants, and express their preference choices. Through real-life scenarios and cultural comparisons, they develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Learners explore probability through chance, prediction, and data analysis. Activities and examples build skills in calculating probabilities, fostering critical thinking for future math studies.
Learners explore communication in biology and physics. They'll investigate nervous system signal transmission and how sound/light waves convey information to ears and eyes.
Learners will explore how different political systems affect the news we see and hear. They'll be looking at how political influence can sometimes lead to bias in the media and exploring the connection between the two.
Learners will explore and analyse how they use technology in their lives. They will inquire into how technology has changed over time and how this has influenced their interactions with the world and with each other.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
In this unit, learners will learn about different hobbies, sports, and other leisure activities and explore the relationships between hobbies and personal well-being.
Learners analysed text structures—character, plot, themes—to understand universal self-discovery journeys and obstacles faced.
What will They inquire into?
EMERGENT PHASE ONE Learners will create a written project—such as a tour guide brochure or a detailed itinerary—where they organize information clearly and communicate with a purposeful audience. PHASE TWO Learners will explore food groups, common French meals, and healthy eating habits. Using their research, they will create a guide that presents balanced meal ideas for four key moments of the day.
They will create a survey that can be used to research how their classmates use technology and how they think it influences their lives.
Learners will write an essay to demonstrate their understanding of the texts' structure and characters and analyse how the structure and characters embody the writer's perspective.
Learners will deliver a short presentation about their hobbies using visuals and simple language. This will demonstrate their ability to express personal interests, build vocabulary, and communicate clearly in spoken English.
Students will explore dining experiences by creating a journal. Using appropriate language, they will learn to write journals, express opinions, and describe meals, service, and atmosphere.
Learners will write an essay demonstrating their understanding of media bias and how it can affect political systems. Learners may also consider the role of social media, the responsibility of news organisations, and the importance of critically understanding the news we read.
Learners will create and deliver a presentation comparing and evaluating the use of language and images in two advertisements that advocate for sustainability.
Learners will conduct experiments to explore how sound and light travel and how our senses respond to stimuli. They will investigate reaction times and analyse and interpret data from their experiments to identify patterns.
The learners will design and create a carnival game that incorporates probability concepts.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 8 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
SUSTAINABILITY
CULTURAL GAMES
AQUA ART
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
8B & 8Y
8P & 8W
8G & 8R
8B, 8G, 8Y, 8R
8P & 8W
8B & 8R
8G & 8W
8P & 8Y
Scratch Coding - Familiarise learners with the concept of block-based programming. They will learn the different scratch blocks and how they can be used to develop a game.
Learners will inquire into synchronized swimming skills, collaborating in groups to develop and perform a routine. They will self-assess their performance and take risks to achieve new movements.
Flatpack to Fashion: During this Textile Design unit, learners will foster an understanding of sustainable practices and the importance of repurposing materials. They will also experiment with a variety of decorative textile techniques.
Playground Design:Learners brainstorm to consider multiple alternatives and generate new ideas for a Playground.
Learners act as instrumentalists and collaborators, applying guitar skills and rhythm knowledge to group performances.
Learners will act as agents for change to raise awareness about endangered animals from their culture. We will examine how environmental art can support global issues and raise awareness.
Learners will explore different performance features to experiment with how to structure a group performance. The focus will be on clarifying their artistic intention by articulating their artistic choices.
Learners explore diverse cultural games, fostering appreciation and skill transfer. Through play, they discover hidden talents and gain insights into global cultures.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will set key goals based on their own skills and look to create a plan to create a synchronised swimming routine to be performed in front of their peers and teachers, to show a clear portfolio of their learning along the way. This will all capture their knowledge and understanding of their learning across the unit. Also they will be reflective of this process to ensure they can grow and improve.
Learners will embark on a creative journey of repurposing an IKEA bag into a unique and functional apron. They will explore design elements like style, functionality and materials while experimenting with techniques such as appliqué and embroidery to personalise their aprons.
Learners will develop a game for their client using scratch coding based on themes given in the class. They will also prepare a slide show for each criterion of the design cycle .They will also be asked to get feedback from other learners in their class, including their clients.
Learners will learn drawing techniques and mark marking to create animal textures - scales, fur and feathers.
Learners will apply their knowledge of different performance features to create a piece of devised performance.
Learners will perform in two group settings. Firstly as a guitar ensemble and secondly as a Samba group.
Many new types of playground equipment will also help improve coordination, strength, and critical thinking. Learners have been asked to design and make a model of a future playground.
What will they create?
They will build on prior learning to master cultural games, showcasing skills, techniques, strategies, and movement. They will refine their performance and demonstrate growth through feedback, self-reflection, and deeper understanding.
Connect at Home
Next
Year 9 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
CHINESE
ENGLISH
Maths
FRENCH
Science
SPANISH
ENGLISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Learners will investigate the interplay of biological systems in health and disease, focusing on immune response, pathogen spread, and the application of chemistry and electromagnetic radiation in medicine.
Learners will explore the themes of home and community, understanding the impact of family structures, living environments, and community facilities on personal life. Through diverse activities, they'll learn to describe household rooms and community facilities, articulate personal preferences and needs, and examine the role of family and community in personal development.
Students will inquire into the Twenty-first century skills help you to develop your thinking and identify best-fit learning styles. They provide the context for becoming a modern, connected learner and an active participant in today's world of scientific and technical innovation.
Learners will investigate the behaviors and practices that harm the environment. They will understand the causes behind human responsibility for environmental degradation. They will take steps to increase awareness and collaborate to safeguard the earth.
Learners will investigate global water issues, analyzing causes, consequences, and solutions. They'll connect to UN SDGs, using data-driven dialogue to understand their chosen issue and research question.
Learners will learn key concepts & vocabulary to discuss the environment, express opinions, and describe environmental problems.
Learners will explore various types of advertisements from different companies to compare and analyze the styles and techniques used across different genres. They will critically examine the role of culture in shaping the creation of commercials and consider how the audience interprets and responds to these advertisements.
Learners will continue working on unit 4 where they will learn about nets, volume and surface area of 3D shapes. They will have an assessment on criteria C and D.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
Learners will inquire into how identities and relationships are influenced by context, making connections between literature and real life through consideration of different points of view.
What will They inquire into?
Public speech of an environmental problem that affects the learner who will explain the causes of the problem and mention some examples and actions that we can take to preserve the planet in the future.
Learners will write a paragraph on what should be done today to protect the environment, using modal verbs such as hay que and debería.
Learners will collaboratively create and deliver a three-minute group pitch presenting their vision for the classroom of the future Dragons Den style.
Students will create a 100-120 word letter to their grandparents about their new home. They need to include when they moved, what facilities are near their new home and how far the supermarket is, their family's favorite place to eat and why, where they like to go with their parents on weekends and why, and what additional facilities they think their neighborhood needs and why.
Learners will create a persuasive speech calling for the study of the play, ‘Noughts and Crosses’ in schools, to advocate for topics that are explored through the relationships of characters and context of the play.
Learners will create a presentation to compare and identify techniques while analyzing the relationship between purpose and communication styles.
Learns will analyze real-world epidemiological data to explore how vaccines and treatments impact disease rates across the globe. They will then propose the most effective ways to manage a future global pandemic.
Building on their research, learners will create a white paper. This document will detail their chosen water issue, analyze its complexities, and propose data-supported solutions, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The learners will create a Business Plan, including considerations such as sustainability, packaging, profit/loss. This will also be used as part of their Criteria C & D assessment.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 9 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
UMPIRE STRIKES BACK
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
BAD PICKLE
I'LL BE READY
COACHING CLINIC
SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
9B & 9Y
9P & 9R
9B & 9R
9G & 9W
9G & 9W
9R
9B
9P & 9Y
9G & 9Y
9P& 9W
Learners will inquire about coaching in their chosen sport, developing leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. They will learn to provide progressive opportunities for participants and deliver effective, actionable feedback.
Learners will learn the basics of lifesaving to ensure their safety in water for survival and also explore relatable non-contact rescues to help people in their community in the water.
Cultural Product:Learners will use various forms and techniques to communicate feelings, ideas, meanings, beliefs and values by presenting and sharing design solutions.
Learners will be introduced to RPG game mechanics and basic Python programming concepts. They will be introduced to the idea of a simple text-based RPG, where players choose actions based on text prompts.
Learners will develop new Pickleball skills, focusing on gaining an advantage and collaborating with a partner in doubles play.
Learners will explore cricket and softball, developing skills and learning to umpire effectively. They will learn to play as a team, following rules and gaining advantages without incurring fouls.
Learners explore sustainable materials, educational design principles, age-appropriate learning tools, and how to create products that balance environmental responsibility with academic value.
Learners will explore the concept of ‘artistic intention’ and apply it to the context of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet’.
Learners will explore a variety of instruments (namely ukulele, keyboard and drum kit). They will investigate using GarageBand as a compositional tool and how musical elements are significant when creating a song.
Learners will use the four elements of nature (earth, wind, fire, water) as the conceptual starting point for the inquiry into how to create an abstract ceramic sculpture.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will explore how communication, choices, and the environment shape actions through scenario-based quizzes and water safety training. They will gain confidence and readiness to contribute to community safety.
Learners will set personal coaching goals, plan and deliver engaging sessions for peers, and use feedback to reflect and grow into more effective coaches. This can apply to any form of leadership opportunities in the future.
Learners will become analytical cricket and softball umpires, mastering rules and making informed decisions. They will umpire real games with confidence, build teamwork, and demonstrate leadership and fairness.
Learners will build on prior learning to master Pickleball as a new concept, showcasing skills, techniques, strategies, and movement. Through feedback and a deeper understanding, they will refine their performance and demonstrate growth.
Learners will develop a fully functional RPG game using Python programming. They will create slides for each design cycle. They will be asked to get feedback from other learners in their class, including their clients.
Using AI, learners will create a script based on Romeo & Juliet, focusing on key themes and their artistic intentions. They will make artistic choices to bring the script from page to stage.
Learners will design and construct educational toys or learning materials using sustainable/recycled materials like bamboo, recycled paper, cardboard, natural fabrics, or reclaimed wood. Their products will focus on specific learning outcomes for young children while demonstrating sustainable manufacturing principles.
Learners will create a product that effectively represents and shares an element of their cultural heritage.
Learners will create various abstract ceramic sculptures using clay.
Learners will explore music and motion in film, analyzing how music creates leitmotifs and moods. They will investigate how musical elements adapt to reflect on-screen motion and change the mood/style of music.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Tools to support EAL learners at home
Family members can support learners by:
- encourage regular conversations in English about their hobbies
- help them practice key vocabulary
- listen to their presentations
- help gather pictures or objects related to the hobby to use as visuals
Click here to access the Google Document
Families can support learners at home by...
Inquire:
Watch:
Inquire into different traditions and traditions that your family or culture may have will help learners understand the magnitude of Pantomimes within British culture.
Discuss:
- elements that the learners are exploring within class
- the effectiveness of the techniques, comic timing and overall performance quality can help the learners engage in what they are studying.
Rules Inquiry:
A good insight into coaching from the Australian Sports Commission
Families can support learners at home by discussing the properties of tessellating shapes and looking at examples in the home - possibly kitchen and bathroom tiles. They can look at culturally inspired patterns, possibly through fabric patters, tiles/mosaics, ceramics or other influences.
They can also discuss how lino prints are made and view this video and this video for a shared understanding.
Families can support learners at home by...
deepening their knowledge of Shakespeare’s artistic intentions by watching the following videos:
Families can support learning by...
There are two short Classic Chinese texts that will be discussing as well, it will be helpful if they can prepare and revise the meaning of the text:
- discussing the concept of filial piety in contemporary society.
- consider discussing examples of how filial piety is practiced in your family and community and how it may differ from historical examples.
王祥的故事，《世说新语》《德行·第一》 陈遗的故事，《世说新语》《德行·第一》
GAME CREATION BRINGS OUT WONDERFUL NEW IDEAS: discuss with your learner of how they will adapt a game to make it their own.
To engage with some of the social issues presented in the play, learners could explore the Black Lives Matter website.
Learn more about why Malorie Blackman felt it was important to write her novel, ‘Noughts and Crosses’
Watch this interview with Malorie Blackman about race and equality:
GAME ON!
RUN:
Discuss with your child...
We can all RUN, JUMP and THROW, but what are our strengths and how can we get better at these core skills?
JUMP:
THROW:
AI classroom designer
Watch:
Explore classrooms of the future:
When designing new classrooms the most important factors to consider are designs that encourage movement, provide space for collaborative and independent work, seamlessly embed technology, promote creativity, and provide flexibility.
How to extend the conversation at home...
Visit Marina Barrage & Sustainable Singapore Gallery Learn to how Singapore manages flooding and rising sea levels. Explore water management solutions and their role in disaster prevention.
Learners can visit our reservoirs and waterways in Singapore:
Check out Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands to observe coastal ecosystems and discuss how climate change impacts them. Connect to the role of mangroves in protecting against tsunamis.
At home, learners can listen to their favourite songs and ask their families which songs they like and why. Discuss lyrics that have meanings and provide symbols, and listen to how the musical elements in a song can change the mood/style.
At home learners can explore the following visual aids, games, the library, experts, learning environments and more.
HELP YOUR CHILD TO INCREASE THEIR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT....
TOUCH RUGBY
BASKETBALL: zone defense
DRAW AND PASS
Families can support learners at home by...
Watch & Discuss:
- Learners can support their learning at home by deepening their knowledge of the devising process by watching and discussing the following videos:
REVIEW:
Watch these videos together to gain inspiration to create a plan to create a synchronised swimming routine
Exploring learning together at home...
EXAMINE: What is a cultural heritage “in Crisis”?
How many World Hertiage Sites has your family seen?
PERSONAL SURVIVAL:
Review at home key life saving techniques with your learner.
The Ladder Approach
At home, you could discuss real-world examples: Talk about how vaccines work, how X-rays or MRIs help doctors diagnose conditions, and how common medicines were developed.
Make connections to history: Learn about past disease outbreaks and how medical science has changed over time.
Watch together...
Top 5 Environmental Issues Impacting Hispanic and Latine Communities:
Bolivia: My Spanish speaking country and the environment
search for environment, saving the planet, pollution
How to extend the conversation at home...
Families can support learners at home by ensuring confident understanding of media literacy terms:
Here is a link to information about Global Goal number 12. In addition, learners could keep up to date current affairs regarding sustainability.
Families should watch various movies together, discussing the central musical themes in the background and identifying the musical elements used. E.g. Dynamics, Tempo, Texture, Instruments, Pitch.
Connecting with Maths at home...
Learners will be thinking about the impact of Mathematics on sustainability: ideas such as this from the UNDP can support this.
Learners can also play this Geometry Game to practice their ability to identify 3D shapes based on their net.
This website allows learners to explore mathematical concepts through interactive visualisations, simulations, and animations.
Consider going on a visit together...
Watch this together...
The House on Palmer Road / The House on Silat Road; Sim Ee Waun
FIRE OF LOVE tells a story of primordial creation and destruction, following two bold explorers as they venture into the unknown, all for the sake of love.
- videos ideal in themes and length for Spanish classes levels 2-4.
- Each video comes with 2 graded quizzes. printable questions and a transcript.
- A variety of accents and age ranges. Ideal for a ready-made listening activity in class.
Families can support learners at home by encouraging home reading of the novel using the resources below and researching the context of WW1.
The audiobook for language learners
A short chapter by chapter summary for language learners
PDF of the novel - War Horse
Best outdoor playground sites to support initial research...
Even better, go and visit them!
Bringing learning to life at home...
Have your learner explain the rules to you...
CHALLENGE: What language and tone could you use to present like a TV sportscaster?
Families can support by discussing the importance of advocating for those without a voice, raising awareness about critical global issues.
This unit links to the Global Goals 14 & 15 of Life below Water and On Land and emphasizes the importance of preserving our endangered species before it is too late.
Families can support the learners by encouraging them to read the first 10 chapters of the novel Journey to the West at home.
《西游记》在线阅读
How to help at home...
For emergent learners, this Quizlet set will help you practice your vocabulary:
For capable learners, this Quizlet provides a little more of a challenge!
This CCTV episode is also very useful to watch!
Families can support learners by providing real-life shopping experiences and discussing their preferences. They can also practise Chinese vocabulary regularly at home. Quizlet
Vocab1: Physical appearance and shopping
Vocab2: Physical appearance and shopping
Families can support learning by...
Practice their vocabulary on the educational websites
Read articles about the environment on the magazine
Inquire:
Watch video clips together, and discuss the musical features and instruments in SAMBA and Latin American music, Additional materials are all available on CANVAS.
Continuing the learning journey at home...
Families can discuss their progress with their children and the storyline, characters, or features they add to their game.
They can watch videos by Mr Ciaran Frayne. A beginner-friendly, engaging introduction to Python.
Supporting your child at home....
- Start by discussing what "community" means.
- Encourage your child to think beyond their immediate neighborhood: it could be their school community, online communities, or cultural groups.
- Help them create a list of places and people that make up their community (e.g., parks, shops, neighbors, friends).
- Discuss the characteristics of their community: Is it urban or rural? Is it diverse? What are its traditions?
- Encourage them to think about the Spanish vocabulary they already know that can describe their community.
The Language Lab: The area I live in
Learners can research successful educational toy companies that prioritize sustainability, like Plan Toys or Green Toys, to understand market viability. They can test their products with younger students and gather feedback for improvements. The project can extend into creating instruction manuals, packaging design, and marketing materials emphasising educational and environmental benefits.
Families can support learning by...
Supporting your child in writing a school blog about their typical school day can be a fun and engaging activity. Here's a breakdown of how you can help, focusing on different stages of the writing process:
Prompting Memory Recall:
Start by asking open-ended questions:
- "What's the first thing you do when you wake up?"
- "What happens after breakfast?"
- "What's your favorite part of the school day?"
- "What's the last thing you do before going to bed?"
Use playlists to encourage them to think about the sequence of events. Use a timeline or storyboard to visually map out their day.
Discuss real-world applications:
Explore optical illusions and perception: Look at optical illusions and discuss how the brain interprets visual information.
Talk about how doctors test hearing, how noise-canceling headphones work, or how fiber optic cables transmit internet data.
Families can enhance learning by engaging with food:
- share traditions
- explore food origins, and discussing balanced diets
- encourage intergenerational learning about cultural food rituals
- analyze food packaging and advertising
- discuss food production and its environmental impact to foster deeper understanding
FAO – World Food Day Resources for Kids
Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World!
Learners can be supported outside of the classroom by encouraging learners to look around them at nature, either in Singapore or on trips to the fantastic natural wonders as inspirations for what they will create. They can also study how various artists have used abstraction to create their artworks in unique and exciting ways using something based on reality as the subject matter.
Explore the periodic table together: Look at everyday materials (salt, aluminum foil, coins) and discuss which elements they contain and where they are found on the periodic table.
Classify life around you: On a walk or in the garden, encourage your child to group plants, insects, or animals and discuss their classifications.
Energy in action: Identify different forms of energy at home (e.g., chemical energy in food, electrical energy in appliances, kinetic energy in moving objects).
Explore:
Helpful resources:
different robot designs to compare stability and manoeuvrability.
- Block coding fundamentals from Code.org:
- Lego robotics building techniques:
Challenge:
add complex sequences and multiple sensor inputs to their code.
Extend:
The project can extend into creating clear building instructions for others and documenting their code solutions for peer learning.
Connecting with Maths at home...
Here is a list of activities and challenges involving linear equations:
Families can support and extend learners at home by playing some of the following games together based on probability:
Yahtzee Rules: A Game Tutorial for Beginners
Explore:
Helpful resources:
Families can help by encouraging their children to experiment with Scratch's features and create their projects. They can guide their child to various online tutorials, videos, and resources like :
- Scratch - Ideas and Tutorials: Scratch's official website offers various step-by-step tutorials and ideas for creating your own projects.
A great introduction to Scratch for newcomers, covering the basics of creating projects and understanding the interface.
How to help at home...
Enjoy watching this series of iPhone and Huawei advertisements at home. Have discussions about which ones are most effective!
Useful tutorials and news articlesto keep the conversation going at home...
Cradle to cradle: our zero-waste future Six fashion materials that could help save the planet About Us - SG Recycle
Learners can support their learning at home by deepening their knowledge of cricket and softball skills.
Families can support learning by reviewing key terminology together:
Capable
Emergent
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 4
Connecting with Maths at home...
Please visit and explore our maths support site, particularly Year 7, unit 4, or the support for parents and enrichment sections.
- Any shapes (squares, rectangles, kites, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapeziums, trapezoids, circles, pentagons, hexagons, etc. that you see at home or outside can be linked to this unit.
- The square footage of your apartment, the area covered by a tin of paint, and many more things can be connected to this topic.
This website lets learners develop their algebraic skills in a fun context.
Families can support learning by:
Practice French vocabulary using the Language Gym
Phase One
Phase Two
Watch French videos which explore daily life
Watch French videos which explore daily life
Useful news articles to keep the conversation going at home...
Articles to consider reading together...
As this unit is about political bias in the media, it would be useful to watch and read different news stories about current events. Family Discussions are helpful for discussing current events and how different news sources present the information.
Social media makes young people accidental election influencers
Watch this together...
Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds
To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary
A guide for parents/guardians about information/disinformation online:
MYP Term 4 Curriculum
Abbie Melis
Created on March 25, 2025
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Visual Thinking Checklist
View
Choice Board Flipcards
View
Team Retrospective
View
Fill in the Blanks
View
Museum Flipcards
View
Image Comparison Slider
View
Microcourse: Key Skills for the Professional Environment
Explore all templates
Transcript
Want to strengthen your child's learning outside the classroom?
Click below for some easy ways to connect with them and help them thrive.
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Next
Year 7 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Maths
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Science
FRENCH
ENGLISH
Learners will inquire into how the historical context and the writer's perspective affect our interpretation of the characters in a novel.
Learners will explore texts from different historical periods to examine the evolution of filial piety within Chinese culture. They will critically analyse unstated societal expectations and assumptions about intergenerational relationships, reflecting on how these have shaped behaviors and values.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
Learners explore biology, chemistry, and physics by investigating organism classification, the periodic table's structure, and energy interactions with matter and life, through scientific inquiry.
Discover daily activities and the importance of having a routine. Take action by raising awareness of the importance of a balanced routine.
Learners examine clothing and shopping, exploring how they reflect personal identity and culture. They'll analyze clothing's role in self-expression, cultural significance, and the impact of shopping habits.
Learners will investigate natural hazards, their societal impact, and responses. They'll examine hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and design a resilient hotel, demonstrating an understanding of disaster mitigation.
Describe the community you live in. Explore how your community interacts with other communities and how this helps you create your own identity.
Learners examine personal and environmental impacts by exploring food origins, production, and cultural significance. They analyse how language shapes identity and communicates food-related experiences.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will inquire into perimeter and area of 2-D shapes.
A school blog about their routine on a typical school day, from when they wake up.
The learners will create a “Clothing Consumption Journal " and reflect on their shopping and consumption habits.
Learners will classify newly identified species and construct dichotomous keys to help their peers successfully classify their organisms.
Learners will engage in speaking activities and write discursive essays that critically analyse the benefits and challenges of practicing filial piety.
Learners will create a short analytical essay exploring how the writer presents the protagonist in the novel War Horse.
A blog about their community and what is unique and special: what they like the most and why others should visit it.
Learners will create a presentation about the foods they eat during cultural celebrations, explaining the significance and meaning behind these dishes. They will use descriptive language, appropriate vocabulary, and visuals to support their ideas.
Learners will design a ‘Hazard Hotel’ applying their knowledge and understanding of managing and preparing for tectonic hazards.
Learners will design a mathematical Ang Bao.Later they will design a mathematical mural for the end wall of an HDB.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 7 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
SOLO SUPERSTARS
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
ACE IN THE FACE
BALLS, BATS AND BASES
SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
7B & 7Y
7P & 7W
7B & 7Y
7G & 7R
7G & 7W
7P & 7W
7G & 7Y
7B & 7R
7P & 7R
Learners research existing spaces in our school that reduce stress, promote play and improve creativity.
Learners will take on the role of the school swim coach and set goals to improve their stoke technique.
Learners will delve into the Genre of Pantomime, experimenting with new techniques that are indicative of this style of performance.
Learners will imagine they are a Softball/Cricket/Rounders coach. Create their own striking and fielding game and then reflect on the effectiveness of their game and also their own performance.
Learners will take on the role of a TV sports presentation and analyse the videos given to them to identify what is incorrect and how and why to make a suggestion to improve the skill seen in the video.
Learners will discover the world of Fast Fashion and Sustainable Textiles. They will also analyse existing soft toy products.
Learners will explore a variety of instruments (namely ukulele, keyboard and drum kit). They will investigate using GarageBand as a compositional tool and how musical elements are significant when creating a song.
Learners will explore the idea of tessellation of shapes, looking at the work of artists MC Escher and Kat Hernden. They will also learn about the technique of lino printing.
Learners explore mechanical engineering principles, block-based programming fundamentals, and how to build stable, functioning Lego robots that can perform specific tasks.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will design and create a unique soft toy using recycled materials. They will practice hand sewing skills, including the running stitch, backstitch, and blanket stitch, and make their pattern pieces. This project fosters creativity, resourcefulness, and understanding of sustainable design principles.
They will create a video portfolio of evidence for their own swimming technique to then set goals for themselves as individuals with peer feedback to strive for growth.
Learners will use Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes to develop a script by reimagining the story with pantomime conventions. They will focus on exaggerated characters, audience participation, and humorous storytelling, experimenting with slapstick techniques, such as physical comedy, exaggerated reactions, and playful mishaps.
Learners will create answers to different scenarios and videos as a way to analyse performance, showcasing their knowledge and understanding.
Learners will use photos and feedback from peers to make a visual model with no space for stress.
Learners will create a plan for the game that has been designed and provide their reflection on this along with their performance with different Striking and Fielding games.
Learners will construct Trashbots using Lego Spike Prime, focusing on sturdy chassis design, effective attachments for grabbing/moving objects, and reliable sensor integration. They'll program their robots using block coding to execute precise movement patterns and respond to environmental inputs.
Learners will design and carve their piece of li no, which is then printed several times using a reduction method.
Learners will utilise their instrumental performance skills to create a ‘Symbols of Me’ composition on Garageband that communicates a message about themselves.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 8 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Maths
ENGLISH
CHINESE
SPANISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Science
FRENCH
ENGLISH
EMERGENT PHASE ONE Learners will explore Presenting a city/neighbourhood, public transport, asking/giving directions, understanding itineraries. PHASE TWO Learners will explore healthy lifestyles, giving well-being advice, talking about diet/exercise, understanding balanced life recommendations.
Learners will inquire into the world of advertising and explore how persuasive texts use language and images to influence our behaviour and decisions regarding sustainability efforts.
Learners explore food, order in restaurants, and express their preference choices. Through real-life scenarios and cultural comparisons, they develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Learners explore probability through chance, prediction, and data analysis. Activities and examples build skills in calculating probabilities, fostering critical thinking for future math studies.
Learners explore communication in biology and physics. They'll investigate nervous system signal transmission and how sound/light waves convey information to ears and eyes.
Learners will explore how different political systems affect the news we see and hear. They'll be looking at how political influence can sometimes lead to bias in the media and exploring the connection between the two.
Learners will explore and analyse how they use technology in their lives. They will inquire into how technology has changed over time and how this has influenced their interactions with the world and with each other.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
In this unit, learners will learn about different hobbies, sports, and other leisure activities and explore the relationships between hobbies and personal well-being.
Learners analysed text structures—character, plot, themes—to understand universal self-discovery journeys and obstacles faced.
What will They inquire into?
EMERGENT PHASE ONE Learners will create a written project—such as a tour guide brochure or a detailed itinerary—where they organize information clearly and communicate with a purposeful audience. PHASE TWO Learners will explore food groups, common French meals, and healthy eating habits. Using their research, they will create a guide that presents balanced meal ideas for four key moments of the day.
They will create a survey that can be used to research how their classmates use technology and how they think it influences their lives.
Learners will write an essay to demonstrate their understanding of the texts' structure and characters and analyse how the structure and characters embody the writer's perspective.
Learners will deliver a short presentation about their hobbies using visuals and simple language. This will demonstrate their ability to express personal interests, build vocabulary, and communicate clearly in spoken English.
Students will explore dining experiences by creating a journal. Using appropriate language, they will learn to write journals, express opinions, and describe meals, service, and atmosphere.
Learners will write an essay demonstrating their understanding of media bias and how it can affect political systems. Learners may also consider the role of social media, the responsibility of news organisations, and the importance of critically understanding the news we read.
Learners will create and deliver a presentation comparing and evaluating the use of language and images in two advertisements that advocate for sustainability.
Learners will conduct experiments to explore how sound and light travel and how our senses respond to stimuli. They will investigate reaction times and analyse and interpret data from their experiments to identify patterns.
The learners will design and create a carnival game that incorporates probability concepts.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 8 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
SUSTAINABILITY
CULTURAL GAMES
AQUA ART
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
8B & 8Y
8P & 8W
8G & 8R
8B, 8G, 8Y, 8R
8P & 8W
8B & 8R
8G & 8W
8P & 8Y
Scratch Coding - Familiarise learners with the concept of block-based programming. They will learn the different scratch blocks and how they can be used to develop a game.
Learners will inquire into synchronized swimming skills, collaborating in groups to develop and perform a routine. They will self-assess their performance and take risks to achieve new movements.
Flatpack to Fashion: During this Textile Design unit, learners will foster an understanding of sustainable practices and the importance of repurposing materials. They will also experiment with a variety of decorative textile techniques.
Playground Design:Learners brainstorm to consider multiple alternatives and generate new ideas for a Playground.
Learners act as instrumentalists and collaborators, applying guitar skills and rhythm knowledge to group performances.
Learners will act as agents for change to raise awareness about endangered animals from their culture. We will examine how environmental art can support global issues and raise awareness.
Learners will explore different performance features to experiment with how to structure a group performance. The focus will be on clarifying their artistic intention by articulating their artistic choices.
Learners explore diverse cultural games, fostering appreciation and skill transfer. Through play, they discover hidden talents and gain insights into global cultures.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will set key goals based on their own skills and look to create a plan to create a synchronised swimming routine to be performed in front of their peers and teachers, to show a clear portfolio of their learning along the way. This will all capture their knowledge and understanding of their learning across the unit. Also they will be reflective of this process to ensure they can grow and improve.
Learners will embark on a creative journey of repurposing an IKEA bag into a unique and functional apron. They will explore design elements like style, functionality and materials while experimenting with techniques such as appliqué and embroidery to personalise their aprons.
Learners will develop a game for their client using scratch coding based on themes given in the class. They will also prepare a slide show for each criterion of the design cycle .They will also be asked to get feedback from other learners in their class, including their clients.
Learners will learn drawing techniques and mark marking to create animal textures - scales, fur and feathers.
Learners will apply their knowledge of different performance features to create a piece of devised performance.
Learners will perform in two group settings. Firstly as a guitar ensemble and secondly as a Samba group.
Many new types of playground equipment will also help improve coordination, strength, and critical thinking. Learners have been asked to design and make a model of a future playground.
What will they create?
They will build on prior learning to master cultural games, showcasing skills, techniques, strategies, and movement. They will refine their performance and demonstrate growth through feedback, self-reflection, and deeper understanding.
Connect at Home
Next
Year 9 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR Learner's Learning Journey
LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
CHINESE
ENGLISH
Maths
FRENCH
Science
SPANISH
ENGLISH
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES
CHINESE
Learners will investigate the interplay of biological systems in health and disease, focusing on immune response, pathogen spread, and the application of chemistry and electromagnetic radiation in medicine.
Learners will explore the themes of home and community, understanding the impact of family structures, living environments, and community facilities on personal life. Through diverse activities, they'll learn to describe household rooms and community facilities, articulate personal preferences and needs, and examine the role of family and community in personal development.
Students will inquire into the Twenty-first century skills help you to develop your thinking and identify best-fit learning styles. They provide the context for becoming a modern, connected learner and an active participant in today's world of scientific and technical innovation.
Learners will investigate the behaviors and practices that harm the environment. They will understand the causes behind human responsibility for environmental degradation. They will take steps to increase awareness and collaborate to safeguard the earth.
Learners will investigate global water issues, analyzing causes, consequences, and solutions. They'll connect to UN SDGs, using data-driven dialogue to understand their chosen issue and research question.
Learners will learn key concepts & vocabulary to discuss the environment, express opinions, and describe environmental problems.
Learners will explore various types of advertisements from different companies to compare and analyze the styles and techniques used across different genres. They will critically examine the role of culture in shaping the creation of commercials and consider how the audience interprets and responds to these advertisements.
Learners will continue working on unit 4 where they will learn about nets, volume and surface area of 3D shapes. They will have an assessment on criteria C and D.
Individuals have brought about significant change in Singapore’s history and identity.
Learners will inquire into how identities and relationships are influenced by context, making connections between literature and real life through consideration of different points of view.
What will They inquire into?
Public speech of an environmental problem that affects the learner who will explain the causes of the problem and mention some examples and actions that we can take to preserve the planet in the future.
Learners will write a paragraph on what should be done today to protect the environment, using modal verbs such as hay que and debería.
Learners will collaboratively create and deliver a three-minute group pitch presenting their vision for the classroom of the future Dragons Den style.
Students will create a 100-120 word letter to their grandparents about their new home. They need to include when they moved, what facilities are near their new home and how far the supermarket is, their family's favorite place to eat and why, where they like to go with their parents on weekends and why, and what additional facilities they think their neighborhood needs and why.
Learners will create a persuasive speech calling for the study of the play, ‘Noughts and Crosses’ in schools, to advocate for topics that are explored through the relationships of characters and context of the play.
Learners will create a presentation to compare and identify techniques while analyzing the relationship between purpose and communication styles.
Learns will analyze real-world epidemiological data to explore how vaccines and treatments impact disease rates across the globe. They will then propose the most effective ways to manage a future global pandemic.
Building on their research, learners will create a white paper. This document will detail their chosen water issue, analyze its complexities, and propose data-supported solutions, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The learners will create a Business Plan, including considerations such as sustainability, packaging, profit/loss. This will also be used as part of their Criteria C & D assessment.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Next
Year 9 MYP Curriculum: Term 4 Be A Part of YOUR LEARNER's Learning Journey
DESIGN ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 23 May
PHYSICAL HEALTH & EDUCATION ROTATIONS 24 Feb. - 25 Apr.
ARTS ROTATIONS 3 Mar. - 25 Apr.
UMPIRE STRIKES BACK
INNOVATION ROBOTICS
PRODUCT DESIGN
BAD PICKLE
I'LL BE READY
COACHING CLINIC
SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
DRAMA
9B & 9Y
9P & 9R
9B & 9R
9G & 9W
9G & 9W
9R
9B
9P & 9Y
9G & 9Y
9P& 9W
Learners will inquire about coaching in their chosen sport, developing leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. They will learn to provide progressive opportunities for participants and deliver effective, actionable feedback.
Learners will learn the basics of lifesaving to ensure their safety in water for survival and also explore relatable non-contact rescues to help people in their community in the water.
Cultural Product:Learners will use various forms and techniques to communicate feelings, ideas, meanings, beliefs and values by presenting and sharing design solutions.
Learners will be introduced to RPG game mechanics and basic Python programming concepts. They will be introduced to the idea of a simple text-based RPG, where players choose actions based on text prompts.
Learners will develop new Pickleball skills, focusing on gaining an advantage and collaborating with a partner in doubles play.
Learners will explore cricket and softball, developing skills and learning to umpire effectively. They will learn to play as a team, following rules and gaining advantages without incurring fouls.
Learners explore sustainable materials, educational design principles, age-appropriate learning tools, and how to create products that balance environmental responsibility with academic value.
Learners will explore the concept of ‘artistic intention’ and apply it to the context of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet’.
Learners will explore a variety of instruments (namely ukulele, keyboard and drum kit). They will investigate using GarageBand as a compositional tool and how musical elements are significant when creating a song.
Learners will use the four elements of nature (earth, wind, fire, water) as the conceptual starting point for the inquiry into how to create an abstract ceramic sculpture.
What will They inquire into?
Learners will explore how communication, choices, and the environment shape actions through scenario-based quizzes and water safety training. They will gain confidence and readiness to contribute to community safety.
Learners will set personal coaching goals, plan and deliver engaging sessions for peers, and use feedback to reflect and grow into more effective coaches. This can apply to any form of leadership opportunities in the future.
Learners will become analytical cricket and softball umpires, mastering rules and making informed decisions. They will umpire real games with confidence, build teamwork, and demonstrate leadership and fairness.
Learners will build on prior learning to master Pickleball as a new concept, showcasing skills, techniques, strategies, and movement. Through feedback and a deeper understanding, they will refine their performance and demonstrate growth.
Learners will develop a fully functional RPG game using Python programming. They will create slides for each design cycle. They will be asked to get feedback from other learners in their class, including their clients.
Using AI, learners will create a script based on Romeo & Juliet, focusing on key themes and their artistic intentions. They will make artistic choices to bring the script from page to stage.
Learners will design and construct educational toys or learning materials using sustainable/recycled materials like bamboo, recycled paper, cardboard, natural fabrics, or reclaimed wood. Their products will focus on specific learning outcomes for young children while demonstrating sustainable manufacturing principles.
Learners will create a product that effectively represents and shares an element of their cultural heritage.
Learners will create various abstract ceramic sculptures using clay.
Learners will explore music and motion in film, analyzing how music creates leitmotifs and moods. They will investigate how musical elements adapt to reflect on-screen motion and change the mood/style of music.
What will they create?
Connect at Home
Tools to support EAL learners at home
Family members can support learners by:
Click here to access the Google Document
Families can support learners at home by...
Inquire:
Watch:
Inquire into different traditions and traditions that your family or culture may have will help learners understand the magnitude of Pantomimes within British culture.
Discuss:
Rules Inquiry:
A good insight into coaching from the Australian Sports Commission
Families can support learners at home by discussing the properties of tessellating shapes and looking at examples in the home - possibly kitchen and bathroom tiles. They can look at culturally inspired patterns, possibly through fabric patters, tiles/mosaics, ceramics or other influences.
They can also discuss how lino prints are made and view this video and this video for a shared understanding.
Families can support learners at home by...
deepening their knowledge of Shakespeare’s artistic intentions by watching the following videos:
Families can support learning by...
There are two short Classic Chinese texts that will be discussing as well, it will be helpful if they can prepare and revise the meaning of the text:
王祥的故事，《世说新语》《德行·第一》 陈遗的故事，《世说新语》《德行·第一》
GAME CREATION BRINGS OUT WONDERFUL NEW IDEAS: discuss with your learner of how they will adapt a game to make it their own.
To engage with some of the social issues presented in the play, learners could explore the Black Lives Matter website.
Learn more about why Malorie Blackman felt it was important to write her novel, ‘Noughts and Crosses’
Watch this interview with Malorie Blackman about race and equality:
GAME ON!
RUN:
Discuss with your child...
We can all RUN, JUMP and THROW, but what are our strengths and how can we get better at these core skills?
JUMP:
THROW:
AI classroom designer
Watch:
Explore classrooms of the future:
When designing new classrooms the most important factors to consider are designs that encourage movement, provide space for collaborative and independent work, seamlessly embed technology, promote creativity, and provide flexibility.
How to extend the conversation at home...
Visit Marina Barrage & Sustainable Singapore Gallery Learn to how Singapore manages flooding and rising sea levels. Explore water management solutions and their role in disaster prevention.
Learners can visit our reservoirs and waterways in Singapore:
Check out Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands to observe coastal ecosystems and discuss how climate change impacts them. Connect to the role of mangroves in protecting against tsunamis.
At home, learners can listen to their favourite songs and ask their families which songs they like and why. Discuss lyrics that have meanings and provide symbols, and listen to how the musical elements in a song can change the mood/style.
At home learners can explore the following visual aids, games, the library, experts, learning environments and more.
HELP YOUR CHILD TO INCREASE THEIR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT....
TOUCH RUGBY
BASKETBALL: zone defense
DRAW AND PASS
Families can support learners at home by...
Watch & Discuss:
REVIEW:
Watch these videos together to gain inspiration to create a plan to create a synchronised swimming routine
Exploring learning together at home...
EXAMINE: What is a cultural heritage “in Crisis”?
How many World Hertiage Sites has your family seen?
PERSONAL SURVIVAL:
Review at home key life saving techniques with your learner.
The Ladder Approach
At home, you could discuss real-world examples: Talk about how vaccines work, how X-rays or MRIs help doctors diagnose conditions, and how common medicines were developed.
Make connections to history: Learn about past disease outbreaks and how medical science has changed over time.
Watch together...
Top 5 Environmental Issues Impacting Hispanic and Latine Communities:
Bolivia: My Spanish speaking country and the environment
search for environment, saving the planet, pollution
How to extend the conversation at home...
Families can support learners at home by ensuring confident understanding of media literacy terms:
Here is a link to information about Global Goal number 12. In addition, learners could keep up to date current affairs regarding sustainability.
Families should watch various movies together, discussing the central musical themes in the background and identifying the musical elements used. E.g. Dynamics, Tempo, Texture, Instruments, Pitch.
Connecting with Maths at home...
Learners will be thinking about the impact of Mathematics on sustainability: ideas such as this from the UNDP can support this.
Learners can also play this Geometry Game to practice their ability to identify 3D shapes based on their net.
This website allows learners to explore mathematical concepts through interactive visualisations, simulations, and animations.
Consider going on a visit together...
Watch this together...
The House on Palmer Road / The House on Silat Road; Sim Ee Waun
FIRE OF LOVE tells a story of primordial creation and destruction, following two bold explorers as they venture into the unknown, all for the sake of love.
Families can support learners at home by encouraging home reading of the novel using the resources below and researching the context of WW1.
The audiobook for language learners
A short chapter by chapter summary for language learners
PDF of the novel - War Horse
Best outdoor playground sites to support initial research...
Even better, go and visit them!
Bringing learning to life at home...
Have your learner explain the rules to you...
CHALLENGE: What language and tone could you use to present like a TV sportscaster?
Families can support by discussing the importance of advocating for those without a voice, raising awareness about critical global issues.
This unit links to the Global Goals 14 & 15 of Life below Water and On Land and emphasizes the importance of preserving our endangered species before it is too late.
Families can support the learners by encouraging them to read the first 10 chapters of the novel Journey to the West at home.
《西游记》在线阅读
How to help at home...
For emergent learners, this Quizlet set will help you practice your vocabulary:
For capable learners, this Quizlet provides a little more of a challenge!
This CCTV episode is also very useful to watch!
Families can support learners by providing real-life shopping experiences and discussing their preferences. They can also practise Chinese vocabulary regularly at home. Quizlet
Vocab1: Physical appearance and shopping
Vocab2: Physical appearance and shopping
Families can support learning by...
Practice their vocabulary on the educational websites
Read articles about the environment on the magazine
Inquire:
Watch video clips together, and discuss the musical features and instruments in SAMBA and Latin American music, Additional materials are all available on CANVAS.
Continuing the learning journey at home...
Families can discuss their progress with their children and the storyline, characters, or features they add to their game.
They can watch videos by Mr Ciaran Frayne. A beginner-friendly, engaging introduction to Python.
Supporting your child at home....
The Language Lab: The area I live in
Learners can research successful educational toy companies that prioritize sustainability, like Plan Toys or Green Toys, to understand market viability. They can test their products with younger students and gather feedback for improvements. The project can extend into creating instruction manuals, packaging design, and marketing materials emphasising educational and environmental benefits.
Families can support learning by...
Supporting your child in writing a school blog about their typical school day can be a fun and engaging activity. Here's a breakdown of how you can help, focusing on different stages of the writing process:
Prompting Memory Recall:
Start by asking open-ended questions:
Use playlists to encourage them to think about the sequence of events. Use a timeline or storyboard to visually map out their day.
Discuss real-world applications:
Explore optical illusions and perception: Look at optical illusions and discuss how the brain interprets visual information.
Talk about how doctors test hearing, how noise-canceling headphones work, or how fiber optic cables transmit internet data.
Families can enhance learning by engaging with food:
FAO – World Food Day Resources for Kids
Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World!
Learners can be supported outside of the classroom by encouraging learners to look around them at nature, either in Singapore or on trips to the fantastic natural wonders as inspirations for what they will create. They can also study how various artists have used abstraction to create their artworks in unique and exciting ways using something based on reality as the subject matter.
Explore the periodic table together: Look at everyday materials (salt, aluminum foil, coins) and discuss which elements they contain and where they are found on the periodic table.
Classify life around you: On a walk or in the garden, encourage your child to group plants, insects, or animals and discuss their classifications.
Energy in action: Identify different forms of energy at home (e.g., chemical energy in food, electrical energy in appliances, kinetic energy in moving objects).
Explore:
Helpful resources:
different robot designs to compare stability and manoeuvrability.
Challenge:
add complex sequences and multiple sensor inputs to their code.
Extend:
The project can extend into creating clear building instructions for others and documenting their code solutions for peer learning.
Connecting with Maths at home...
Here is a list of activities and challenges involving linear equations:
Families can support and extend learners at home by playing some of the following games together based on probability:
Yahtzee Rules: A Game Tutorial for Beginners
Explore:
Helpful resources:
Families can help by encouraging their children to experiment with Scratch's features and create their projects. They can guide their child to various online tutorials, videos, and resources like :
A great introduction to Scratch for newcomers, covering the basics of creating projects and understanding the interface.
How to help at home...
Enjoy watching this series of iPhone and Huawei advertisements at home. Have discussions about which ones are most effective!
Useful tutorials and news articlesto keep the conversation going at home...
Cradle to cradle: our zero-waste future Six fashion materials that could help save the planet About Us - SG Recycle
Learners can support their learning at home by deepening their knowledge of cricket and softball skills.
Families can support learning by reviewing key terminology together:
Capable
Emergent
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 1
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 2
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 3
Quizlet 4
Connecting with Maths at home...
Please visit and explore our maths support site, particularly Year 7, unit 4, or the support for parents and enrichment sections.
This website lets learners develop their algebraic skills in a fun context.
Families can support learning by:
Practice French vocabulary using the Language Gym
Phase One
Phase Two
Watch French videos which explore daily life
Watch French videos which explore daily life
Useful news articles to keep the conversation going at home...
Articles to consider reading together...
As this unit is about political bias in the media, it would be useful to watch and read different news stories about current events. Family Discussions are helpful for discussing current events and how different news sources present the information.
Social media makes young people accidental election influencers
Watch this together...
Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds
To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary
A guide for parents/guardians about information/disinformation online: